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19th Century Toy Chest or Coffer Carved Chestnut Ancient Baby Cradle, French
19th Century Toy Chest or Coffer Carved Chestnut Ancient Baby Cradle, French

19th Century Toy Chest or Coffer Carved Chestnut Ancient Baby Cradle, French

Located in Labrit, Landes

French old baby bassinet or cradle. Can be used in a baby or a child room for storing toys and comforters. Very decorative and full of character Good condition Shipping: 52 / 96 ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Toy Chest

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Chestnut

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT HEAVILY CARVED CAMPHOR WOOD LINEN TOY CHEST
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT HEAVILY CARVED CAMPHOR WOOD LINEN TOY CHEST

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's CHINESE EXPORT HEAVILY CARVED CAMPHOR WOOD LINEN TOY CHEST

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Chinese Export hand carved linen or toy chest circa 192...

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Toy Chest

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Wood

18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk
18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk

18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th century European carved pine trunk Brilliant antique trunk / blanket chest from Europe. This can also be used as a toy chest, games chest, linen chest, etc.

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Late 18th Century British Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

Leather Travel Trunk Strong Box, Antique Country Style, 1900, 28" Wide
Leather Travel Trunk Strong Box, Antique Country Style, 1900, 28" Wide

Leather Travel Trunk Strong Box, Antique Country Style, 1900, 28" Wide

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Purpose Made Leather Travel Trunk Strong Box This piece was made to fit on a carriage, it is very heavy and strong, it is banded with wood and leather and has a covering of studded ...

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Early 1900s Country Antique Toy Chest

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Leather

Victorian Age Darkened Pine Carpenters Box   This is a heavy quality pine box
Victorian Age Darkened Pine Carpenters Box   This is a heavy quality pine box

Victorian Age Darkened Pine Carpenters Box This is a heavy quality pine box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Age Darkened Pine Carpenters Box This is a heavy quality pine box it stands on a small plinth inside there are removable divided trays and a compartment in the front for ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean
Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Lined Iron Banded Travel Trunk made by H D Dean This piece is zinc lined mainly to protect your possessions at sea and the makers label in on the inside of the lid This is a v...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

Stripped Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or ToyBox
Stripped Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or ToyBox

Stripped Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or ToyBox

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Stripped Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or ToyBox Victorian Pine Blanket Box or Coffee Table, this piece has many uses This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, i...

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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

Sturdy Victorian Style Pine Carriage Trunk, 19th Century Design
Sturdy Victorian Style Pine Carriage Trunk, 19th Century Design

Sturdy Victorian Style Pine Carriage Trunk, 19th Century Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Quality Pine Carriage Trunk This interesting piece is very heavy quality and was made to be used as a carrier for a cart, this can be seen in the unusual shape which is sligh...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890
Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890

Miniature Salesman's Sample Victorian Bureau Chest, American, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

This late 19th century miniature 3-drawer dresser with original mirror mounted above, was likely used as a salesman's sample by an itinerant sales person who traveled the countryside...

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1890s American Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

Located in Houston, TX

A great storage chest blankets, linens, toys or firewood. Would look great behind a sofa or as a coffee table!

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Toy Chest

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Charleston, SC

Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of pine featuring rectangular form painted red exterior, hand dovetailing, forged iron h...

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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Toy Chest

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Iron

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Unusual for its smaller scale, we love this painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase or toy chest. Additional Dimensions: Upper Compartment: 24...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Toy Chest

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Elm

Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Silk Lined Multi Compartments, circa 1920
Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Silk Lined Multi Compartments, circa 1920

Chinese Camphor Wood Travelling Trunk Silk Lined Multi Compartments, circa 1920

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1920’s Chinese export Camphor wood travelling chest with silk lining A good looking and well made piece, they are very rare...

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Silk, Wood

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Buckshot Chest
Buckshot Chest

Buckshot Chest

Unavailable

H 23 in W 40 in D 18 in

Buckshot Chest

By Derapage Design

Located in San Francisco, CA

Raised on feet with air holes for ventilation but cover in fabric. Can be used as toy chest, blanket chest, coffee table or bench.

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19th Century American Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Leather

Vintage Folk Box Chest

Vintage Folk Box Chest

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H 26 in W 37.5 in D 20 in

Vintage Folk Box Chest

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1900 Brazilian blanket / box chest with German influences. Also could be used as toy chest.

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Early 20th Century Brazilian Antique Toy Chest

Inlaid Box Chest
Inlaid Box Chest

Inlaid Box Chest

Unavailable

H 22 in W 26 in D 16.5 in

Inlaid Box Chest

Located in New York, NY

Chest is in Cedro (Brazilian Cedar). Also could be used as toy chest.

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19th Century Brazilian Antique Toy Chest

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Rosewood

Pine Wood Blanket or Toy Chest
Pine Wood Blanket or Toy Chest

Pine Wood Blanket or Toy Chest

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H 13 in W 27.25 in D 14 in

Pine Wood Blanket or Toy Chest

Located in Washington, DC

A pine wood blanket or toy chest

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19th Century French Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Wood

Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, on feet  Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy C
Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, on feet  Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy C

Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, on feet Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy C

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, on feet Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy Chest or Coffee Table This is a very good quality heavy oak box, the wood has a delightful natural g...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Oak

Painted Louis XV Style Chest, France, Late 19th Century
Painted Louis XV Style Chest, France, Late 19th Century

Painted Louis XV Style Chest, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant and sturdy Louis XV style coffer or blanket or toy chest, with curved ends and gilt iron hardware.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Toy Chest

Miniature William and Mary Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1688-1702
Miniature William and Mary Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1688-1702

Miniature William and Mary Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1688-1702

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

It should be noted that Miniature or ‘toy’ chests from 17th century England are extremely rare.

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Toy Chest

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Olive

Diminutive 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Miniature Chest of Drawers
Diminutive 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Miniature Chest of Drawers

Diminutive 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Miniature Chest of Drawers

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

It is likely that it also retains its original key, with handwritten pen and ink tag “Toy chest of Drawers”.

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Toy Chest

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Olive

Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690
Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690

Miniature William and Mary 17th Century Diminutive Olive Oyster Chest, C.1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

It should be noted that miniature or ‘toy’ chests from 17th-century England are extremely rare.

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Toy Chest

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Olive

Long Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest Coffee Table
Long Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest Coffee Table

Long Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Long Victorian pine carpenters box or sea chest coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it stands on a small plinth it is long and narrow with han...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

Rare 17th Century Miniature William and Mary Walnut Table Top Chest, circa 1690
Rare 17th Century Miniature William and Mary Walnut Table Top Chest, circa 1690

Rare 17th Century Miniature William and Mary Walnut Table Top Chest, circa 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

It should be noted that miniature or ‘toy’ chests from 17th century England are extremely rare.

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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Toy Chest

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Brass

Antique Romanian Trunk with Original Folk Art Paint
Antique Romanian Trunk with Original Folk Art Paint

Antique Romanian Trunk with Original Folk Art Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

The flat top allows it to serve many functions in a modern home, including small coffee table, side table, blanket or toy chest. The trunk has been given a waxed finish inside and ou...

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Early 20th Century Romanian Antique Toy Chest

Victorian Pine Blanket Box
Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Victorian Pine Blanket Box

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H 16 in W 32 in D 16 in

Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box This is an attractive solid pine box, it has been stripped and waxed This is a very good quality pine, the box has strap hinges and it stands on a moul...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

Original Large Victorian Stripped Pine Blanket Box, or Coffee Table
Original Large Victorian Stripped Pine Blanket Box, or Coffee Table

Original Large Victorian Stripped Pine Blanket Box, or Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Original Large Victorian Stripped Pine Blanket Box, or Coffee Table This is an attractive solid pine box, it is made in good quality pine, it is sound with carrying handles and a c...

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1880s Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED CHILDS BLANKET CHEST
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED CHILDS BLANKET CHEST

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED CHILDS BLANKET CHEST

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED BLANKET CHEST/TOY CHEST DOVETAILED CASE,FOUND IN PENNSYLVANIA AND IN GREAT CONDITION

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19th Century American Antique Toy Chest

Victorian Pine Blanket Box or Coffee Table
Victorian Pine Blanket Box or Coffee Table

Victorian Pine Blanket Box or Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box or coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it has a candle box inside and iron carrying handles and it stands on a small ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Pine

Victorian Pine Blanket Box
Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Victorian Pine Blanket Box

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H 14 in W 31 in D 16 in

Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is an attractive solid pine box, it has been stripped and waxed This is a very good quality pine, the box has blacksmith made strap hinges, a candle box inside and it stands on...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy
Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box, coffee table or shoe tidy Victorian pine blanket box or coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it stands on a small...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy
Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box, coffee table or shoe tidy Victorian pine blanket box or coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, iron carrying handle...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Pine

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy
Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box, coffee table or shoe tidy This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it stands on a small plinth with a thick moulded top edge, there ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy   This is an original 19th
Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy   This is an original 19th

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy This is an original 19th

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy This is an original 19th century pine box it is unrestored, it has iron carrying handles and it stands on a small plinth The ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box
Beautiful Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Beautiful Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Beautiful Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box This is a strong and sturdy solid pine box, it is made in good quality pine, it is sound with carrying handles and a shaped plinth, the b...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Pine

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy
Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box or coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it has a candle box inside and iron carrying handles outside and it stands on ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy
Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian pine blanket box, coffee table or shoe tidy Victorian pine blanket box or coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it has strap hinges ...

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Late 19th Century Country Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Pine

Strong Victorian Pine Blanket Box set on Wheels  This is a good heavy piece
Strong Victorian Pine Blanket Box set on Wheels  This is a good heavy piece

Strong Victorian Pine Blanket Box set on Wheels This is a good heavy piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Strong Victorian Pine Blanket Box set on Wheels This is a good heavy quality pine box it has been set on wheels making it easy to manoeuvre and it is a good height to be used as a c...

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1880s Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Pine

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy
Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Victorian pine blanket box, coffee table or shoe tidy A Roomy Victorian pine blanket box or coffee table This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it has...

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1860s Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Pine

Victorian Original Shabby Painted Pine Blanket Box
Victorian Original Shabby Painted Pine Blanket Box

Victorian Original Shabby Painted Pine Blanket Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian original shabby painted pine blanket box This is an attractive solid pine box, it comes in its original paint which though shabby is a very attractive stone yellow which...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

Materials

Pine

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy
Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Large Victorian Pine Blanket Box, Coffee Table or Shoe Tidy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Victorian pine blanket box, coffee table or shoe tidy This is a good quality pine box it has been fully restored, it stands on a small plinth with a moulded edge to the top, i...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toy Chest

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Pine

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Antique Toy Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique toy chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and pine, every antique toy chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique toy chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique toy chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Toy Chest?

Prices for an antique toy chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $340 and can go as high as $3,500, while the average can fetch as much as $840.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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